FieraMilano Rho Fairgrounds, May 8-12, 2012
Biennial world exhibition for woodworking technology and furniture supplies
Assago, May 16, 2012
Figures are comfortable, and were actually up to expectations: 43,295 visitors, 15.9 percent less than in 2010. These figures indicate a substantial endurance of the biennial international exhibition of wood and furniture technology and supplies, in face of an economic situation that is still very complicated, also for the 515 exhibitors , including 177 foreign companies from 34 countries, who attended the Milan show.
The 23rd Xylexpo, held at FieraMilano-Rho from 8 to 12 May on a total surface of 32,178 net square meters, was a truthful mirror of the current situation: the figures published by the Acimall Studies Office just before the exhibition indicated that, in the first quarter of this year, orders to the Italian industry decreased by 4.6 percent compared to the same period of 2011, whereby a minus 24.8 percent variation on the domestic market was partially balanced by orders from abroad (plus 4.25 percent).
Market situation was reflected also in thedifferent attraction power of each product category at the exhibition: in halls 1 and 3, where panel processing technology was displayed, the atmosphere was more positive than in hall 2 (solid wood machining) and in hall 4 (primary processing technology). This clearly indicates that the furniture industry is healthier, while the conditions of solid wood and panel production equipment are worse: as a matter of fact, it is hard to make significant investments and long-term plans in periods of heavy stagnation like the current one. In this period, the drivers of our business, such as the construction industry, are virtually paralyzed in Europe. So, the problem was not the exhibition itself, but the impact of weak demand, with some differences that Xylexpo highlighted.
Back to the analysis of visitor flows, once again the share of international visitors was significant, at 47 percent of total attendance. The top countries of origin were France, Turkey, Switzerland, Russian Federation and neighboring countries, and Germany. The most significant increase in visitor figures was recorded by Turkey (plus 45.6 percent), China (plus 36.1 percent) and Russia, up by 33.5 percent compared to 2010.
The reduction of visitor figures was absolutely « inherent » to the critical economic situation and it was largely compensated by the excellent quality of visitors. According to exhibitors, such quality was instrumental to starting promising deals and establishing a good number of new contacts, that will ultimately translate into sales opportunities.
By Andy Johnson | 05/10/2012 2:32:00 PM / Woodworking Network
North American hardwood sawmills reported steady lumber sales last week. Nearly every mill said they could sell far more poplar than they could produce. However, profits remained elusive throughout the industry.
Concentration yards were generally receiving almost all the lumber they needed. Distribution yards sales were being impacted by the shortage of poplar. Canadian flooring manufacturers have slowed their buying of oak, but are buying slightly larger volumes of hard maple. U.S. flooring plants continued to add to inventory and reported steady sales. Cabinet producers reported flat sales and controlled lumber receipts. Railroad tie markets remained strong, with overall supply still trailing demand. Pallet cant sales were mixed, with contacts in most areas reporting steady pricing. In some regions, paper mills’ log prices are still high enough to affect low-grade lumber production. Demand for industrial products, especially board road, was strong.
Overall exports were steady, with demand especially good for poplar. Activity was much better in the Far East and Mexico than in Europe. U.S. imports of lumber were low as lead times on shipments from South America and Africa have increased. Imported decking was in tight supply.
VANCOUVER, May 3, 2012 /CNW/ – Faced with an uncertain economy, new sources of competition and shifting customer demand, forest, paper and packaging CEOs are looking to innovation, new products, services and emerging markets to drive longer term growth. Industry leaders understand that significant changes to their strategy and business must be made to ensure success.
Over 450 CEOs, industry executives, customers, service providers, analysts and policy makers from around the world will gather at the 25th Annual PwC Global Forest and Paper Industry Conference in Vancouver, BC on May 10. They will share ideas on new markets and opportunities to drive innovation and growth in an uncertain economy.
The theme of this year’s conference is Delivering value, innovation and growth in a volatile world.
What: 25th Annual PwC Global Forest & Paper Industry Conference
When: Thursday May 10, 2012
Where: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia
Accredited media are invited to attend the full day conference, please pre-register. Contact Jim Nelson at: jim.nelson@ca.pwc.com, or +1 604 806 7047. Pre-registered media may pre-book 15 minute one on one interviews with PwC spokespeople.
Also of interest: PwC’s Conference is part of the week-long Global Forest Products Leadership Summit 2012, a five day series of events and conferences focused on the global pulp, paper, wood products and fibre-based packaging industries. Organizations participating in Summit 2012 are The Pulp and Paper Products Council (PPPC), International WOOD Markets Group, and PwC.
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About PwC Canada
PwC Canada helps organizations and individuals create the value they’re looking for. More than 5,700 partners and staff in offices across the country are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax, consulting and deals services. PwC Canada is a member of the PwC network of firms with close to 169,000 people in 158 countries. Find out more by visiting us at www.pwc.com/ca.
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Les assemblées du printemps 2012 de l’Association canadienne du contreplaqué et des placages de bois dur auront lieu les mardi, mercredi et jeudi 29, 30 et 31 mai au Manoir St-Sauveur Centre dans les Laurentides.
Visiter le Site Internet de l’Hôtel http://www.manoir-saint-sauveur.com pour de plus amples renseignements sur l’établissement.
En plus des réunions de comités et de l’assemblée Générale, vous pourrez visiter les installations de Commonwealth Plywood à Ste-Thérèse, participer à une conférence/atelier sur les nouvelles techniques de Marketing, vous informer sur les tendances économiques Nord-Américaines et participer à une activité forte en sensations; Acro Nature.
Vioir le site www.chpva.com pour les informations d’enregistrement. Merci à nos commanditaires
SAINT-SAUVEUR SPRING MEETINGS
The 2012 spring Meetings of the Canadian hardwood plywood and veneer association will be held Tuesday,Wednesday, and Thursday May 29, 30 and 31 at the Manoir Saint-Sauveur.
We have prepared an exciting program for all. Besides committee meetings, the Industry forum and the general meetings, you will tour the Commonwealth Plywood Mill in Ste-Thérèse, learn and apply new marketing skills and techniques, be updated on North American economic trends and also participate in an exciting wood related activity; Acro Nature
Register now for this unique learning and networking opportunity!
Thank you to our sponsors
See the the site at www.chpva.com for registration information.
April 24th, 2012 We are proud to announce the arrival of Jean-René Paquet as new partner of Produits Forestiers R.Perron Ltée. Jean-René will be joining our team on May 7 as chief executive officer.
He holds a B.A. in business administration and has over 15 years of experience in the manufacture of kitchen cabinets and in the field of wood veneer. Throughout his career, he developed a strong expertise in the management of plant operations. He has been responsible for the management of veneer purchases, customer service and grade control.
We are convinced that Jean-René will be a major asset in the achievement of our goals. His participation in our qualified team and our commitment to use constantly renewed production equipments will enable us to offer products that respect the highest standards which you are entitled to expect in these challenging times.
Welcome to the team, Jean-René!
Le 24 avril 2012 C’est avec fierté que nous annonçons la venue de Jean-René Paquet en tant que partenaire aux Produits Forestiers R.Perron Ltée. Jean-René se joindra à notre équipe à compter du 7 mai à titre de Directeur Général.
Titulaire d’un baccalauréat en administration des affaires, il possède plus de quinze ans d’expérience dans la fabrication de cabinets de cuisine et dans le domaine du placage de bois. Tout au long de son parcours, il a développé une forte expertise dans la gestion des opérations d’usine. Il a aussi été responsable de la gestion des achats de placage, du service à la clientèle ainsi que du contrôle des grades.
Nous avons la certitude que Jean-René sera un atout majeur à la réalisation de nos objectifs. Sa participation à notre équipe qualifiée ainsi que notre souci d’utiliser des équipements de production sans cesse renouvelés, nous permettront d’offrir un service et des produits respectant les plus hauts standards auxquels vous êtes en droit d’exiger en ces temps remplis de défis.
Bienvenue dans l’équipe, Jean-René!
Rodolphe and Jade Perron Produits Forestiers R.Perron Ltée. 245 Bona Dussault, St-Marc-des-Carrières G0A 4B0 Tel: 418-268-1202 Fax: 418-284-4495 info@rperron.com
It’s a New Day
The MLB 73rd Annual Meeting has been designed to build upon new momentum, current industry trends and feature an event that will provide a forum for the stakeholders and others interested in the sector to come together to discuss mutual challenges and opportunities.
The annual meeting will be held in Fredericton, New-Brunswick on June 6th, 7th and 8th 2012.
Register online at www.mlb.ca, click on the Register for Convention link and fill out the form.
XYLEXPO 2012: WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY WILL BE IN MILAN!
The 512 exhibitors attending Xylexpo 2012 (updated at 10 April 2012) are ready to seize all the opportunities offered by the biennial international exhibition of woodworking technology and furniture industry supplies, to be held next Tuesday 8 to Saturday 12 May. 35 percent will come from abroad, with European Community (Germany on top), China and Turkey in the forefront. Preparations and recent contacts with organizers, a few weeks before the opening, clearly indicate that the 32 thousand square meter net surface will be a showcase of innovative as well as “smart” solutions, giving tangible answers to a business season characterized by significant economic and structural changes.
Xylexpo will effectively show that there are possible answers, represented by more performing and less energy-hungry machines, technology that can integrate several operations into one production cycle, all to the benefit of users. Equipment manufactured with great attention to the composition of parts and aggregates, so as to generate scale economies that enable companies to give more at a lower price. So, an exhibition of answers and tangible solutions.
We remind you that Xylexpo – the only Italian exhibition supported by Eumabois, the European federation of wood technology manufacturers, and by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development – will cover four halls of the ultramodern exhibition center Fieramilano-Rho. Panel processing machines and technology will be exhibited in Halls 1 and 3; Hall 2 will feature solid wood machining solutions; Hall 4 is dedicated to suppliers and primary operation equipment and solutions.
Positive expectations also for visitors: pre-registrations collected until 10 April 2012 through the www.xylexpo.com website are similar to the levels achieved two years ago, suggesting that 50 thousand visitors are coming to Milan, just like in 2010.
Among several “service” news, this year we are launching the “MatchMaking” platform, a tool to help visitors plan their meetings with exhibitors; an easy and quick way to build your agenda during the exhibition, in order to make the most of your time spent among the booths. Matchmaking will be promoted through the information that visitors provide during their pre-registration on www.xylexpo.com.
Please notice that the high-speed trains “Frecciarossa”, travelling between Rome and Turin, and “Frecciabianca” (Trieste-Turin) will make special stops at the Rho Fiera Milano train station next to the Xylexpo halls.
xylexpoXylexpo 2012 will be held during Tew-Technology Exhibition Week, featuring the most important technology shows including Plast (the international exhibition for plastics and rubber industries), Fluidtrans Compomac (the biennial international exhibition for fluid power technology and mechatronics) and Mechanical Power Transmission & Motion Control (the international biennial exhibition for mechanical power transmissions, motion control and mechatronics that will end on May 11).
BRUSSELS, April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Chinese hardwood chip imports will double from 6.3 million Bone Dry Metric Tons (BDMT) in 2011, to 12.7 million BDMT in 2016. Japan’s imports of hardwood chips will drop from 9.9 million BDMT to 8.6 million BDMT in the same period, the lowest volume of imports since 1993. This is the forecast published today in the 2012 International Pulpwood Trade Review, by RISI, the leading information provider for the global forest products industry.
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China’s imports of hardwood chips have increased six-fold over the last four years (2008 to 2011), from 1 to 6.2 million BDMT. This surge in volume was the result of large new pulp mills being built in China near port facilities. The expected construction of a series of new pulp mills over the next several years will drive China’s demand for hardwood chips even higher. While China’s demand grows, Japan’s projected decrease in domestic production of Bleached Hardwood Kraft Pulp (BHKP) will continue to diminish its demand for imported hardwood chips.
International Pulpwood Trade Review is authored by Robert Flynn, Director of International timber at RISI and Dennis Nielson, Director of DANA Ltd. Together they share over 60 years experience in the forest industry, analyzing trade and consulting clients globally.
« This report has long been the standard for those in the business of international trade of woodchips, pulplogs and biomass fiber. It examines the markets for globally traded pulpwood fiber and pulpwood resources for domestic and export supply in more than 35 countries until 2016, » said Flynn.
Included in International Pulpwood Trade Review are:
- A listing of Wood Pulp Projects 2011-2015 in China
- Global fiber trade forecast 2012-2016
- Analysis of International Trade in Biomass Chips and Pellets
- Profiles of more than 70 woodchip export facilities (covering every woodchip supplier, on a port by port basis with: species exported, volumes, trading company partners, end-use customers, and details on available resources)
- Direct Contact Details for Woodchip and Pulplog Suppliers and Buyers in the Pacific and Atlantic Markets
- A Complete List of Woodchip Carriers by Age, Size, Owner and Charterer
For more information about the 2012 International Pulpwood Trade Review visit www.risi.com/tradepulpwood
By Andy Johnson | 03/22/2012 9:39:00 AM from Woodworking Network.
Higher fuel costs will remain a drag on the economic rebound, however, impacting both consumer sentiment and discretionary consumer spending. Also, the European Union’s economic unrest will likewise drag global economic recovery. Although increased Asian activity will certainly help North American hardwood exports in 2012—and China is poised to purchase record volumes—a fiscally healthy Europe is a much-needed key to sustainably strong global hardwood markets that won’t materialize this year.
Lumber prices will generally firm for another month, before the additional production now flowing through sawmills dumps from dry kilns and into the market. We are optimistic that China will absorb much of the additional volume, but they’ll fight for lower prices as supplies improve.
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Victoriaville, le 21 mars 2012- Les Boisés La Fleur sont fier d’annoncer la venue de Mme Marie-Hélène Lafleur dans son équipe. Marie-Hélène, avec toute l’expérience acquise au cours des années à travers Industrie Ergie et les Bois S.H.L. deviendra un élément important au sein de l’organisation et assumera le poste de directrice de production.
Boises La Fleur is proud to announce the arrival of Marie-Helene Lafleur as a part of our team. With all of her working experience spent in Industrie Ergie and in Bois S.H.L. her know-how will become an important element for our company. Marie-Hélène will be our new production manager.
